Color swatch image showing #77B5EB with RGB(119,181,235) values
Color swatch image showing #77B5EB with RGB(119,181,235) values

#77B5EB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #77B5EB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#77B5EB Color Information

#77B5EB RGB value is (119, 181, 235). The hex color red value is 119, green is 181, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#77B5EB Color Meaning

Color #77B5EB embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #77B5EB soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #77B5EB a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #77B5EB reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #77B5EB promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #77B5EB serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #77B5EB emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #77B5EB conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #77B5EB appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #77B5EB suggests ascension without detachment; #77B5EB lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #77B5EB when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #77B5EB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#77B5EB
RGB
rgb(119, 181, 235)
HSL
hsl(208°, 74%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 23%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 49%, 92%)
XYZ
39.1270 42.9678 84.8287
Yxy
42.9678 0.2344 0.2574
Hunter Lab
65.5498 -1.0437 -7.3506
CIE-Lab
71.5331 -5.3495 -33.1117

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red119 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#77B5EB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#77B5EB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #77B5EB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#77B5EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #77B5EB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#77B5EB

protanopia

#9292de

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #77B5EB;

Text Color

color: #77B5EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #77B5EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #77B5EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #77B5EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #77B5EB 0%, #1a6bb1 100%);

#77B5EB Color FAQs

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